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Table of Contents Box Contents....................................................................................................................6 Optional Items..................................................................................................................6 TRX40 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout...............................................................7 TRX40 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram..................................................8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation.....
Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................71 5-1 5-2 BIOS Update Utilities...................................................................................... 71 5-1-1 5-1-2 5-1-3 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility............................................................71 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility.............................................................74 Using Q-Flash Plus.........................
Box Contents 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 TRX40 AORUS MASTER motherboard Motherboard driver disc User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables One Wi-Fi antenna One G Connector One addressable LED strip adapter cable One RGB LED strip extension cable One noise detection cable Two Velcro cable ties Two thermistors cables M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
TRX40 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN1 USB20 ATX_12V1 SB BIOS_SW ATX_12V2 DDR4_C1 DDR4_C2 DDR4_D1 USB 2.0 Hub DDR4_D2 REAR_BUTTON CPU_OPT CPU_FAN DB_PORT (Note) PW_SW AMD Socket sTRX4 Aquantia GbE LAN U32G2 LED_C2 RST_SW D_LED2 U32G2_5GLAN ATX U32G2_LAN U32G2C CLR_CMOS PCIEX8_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8_2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 SYS_FAN5A_PUMP EC_TEMP1 iTE® Super I/O M2P USB 2.
TRX40 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (100~300 MHz) PCI Express 4.0 Bus DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz x4 x8 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x16 x16 2 M.2 Socket 3 (M2M/M2Q) AMD Socket sTRX4 CPU SPI Bus 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 5GLAN RJ45 M.2 WiFi Module Intel® GbE LAN Aquantia 5GbE LAN x1 x1 x1 x4 PCI Express 4.0 Bus PCI Express x1 x1 Bus iTE® Super I/O TPM PCIe 4.0 LAN RJ45 LPC Dual BIOS 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P) 2 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.
Chapter 1 1-1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket sTRX4: - Support 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Integrated in the CPU: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 1 x USB Type-C™ port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 6 x USB 2.
Hardware Monitor Unique Features BIOS Bundled Software Operating System Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. Noise detection 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Prepare a T20 star screwdriver. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the CPU socket cap unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cap properly and always replace it when the CPU is removed.
Step 6: Push the carrier frame into place and you will hear a "click" sound when it is pushed to the bottom. Warning！The CPU carrier frame cannot be placed outside the rails. Step 7: Remove the CPU socket cap. Step 8: After installing the CPU, use two fingers to push down on the upper portion of the sides of the CPU carrier frame to fasten the rail frame back to the CPU socket. Step 9: Close the metal load plate. With one finger pressing down on the load plate, begin tightening Screw 1 slightly.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Use a CPU cooler that is specifically designed to be able to cool an AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processor or install a water cooling system to ensure proper heat dissipation and a stable system operation. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.
1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design.
1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1.
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that support the 3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the AMD/NVIDIA® website.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not powered on. Clear CMOS Button Use this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button.
USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to connect an antenna. Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place where the signal is good. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
B SS S 1 2 3 _ S 1 1 2 3 _ 1 S B_ _S S F_ _ 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 S S Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs S B_ 1 2 3 1 2 3 _S 1-8 1 2 3 _ BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators _ The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch S allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active.
_ 0 _ 0 F_ 0 _ S __ S __ S _ S _ S _ S _ S _ _ F_ F_ _0 _0 _ F F B S_B S_B S_B S_B S_B S_B S_ B B B B B B B Quick Buttons _ _ _ _ _ S_ S_ S_ S_ S_ S_ S S Pin No. Definition 1 power 2 GND Steps: Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 (Power) of a voltage measurement point and the black lead to the pin 2 (ground).
1-9 Internal Connectors 4 6 1 3 9 8 2 12 21 14 18 11 10 11 20 11 13 19 9 8 17 4 5 16 7 15 7 5 1) ATX_12V1/ATX_12V2 12) F_PANEL 2) ATX 13) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 14) F_U32C 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 15) F_U32_1/F_U32_2 5) SYS_FAN5A/B_PUMP/SYS_FAN6A/B_PUMP 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 6) CPU_OPT 17) TPM 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 18) BAT 8) LED_C1/LED_C2 19) NOISE_SENSOR 9) D_LED1/D_LED2 20) THB_C 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 21) CLR_CMOS 11) M2M/M2Q/M2P Read the following guideline
1/2) ATX_12V1/ATX_12V2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 Pin No.
6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating.
8) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 1 B R G 12V B R G 12V B R G 12V B R G 12V 1 12V RGB LED Strip LED_C2 1 LED_C1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition 12V G R B Connect one end of the RGB LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end to your RGB LED strip.
_3 _ _3 U 9) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs. 1 D_LED2 F_USB3 F D_LED1 Connect one end of the included addressable LED strip adapter cable to this header and the other end to your addressable LED strip. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the addressable LED strip header.
_0 F _0 F 11) M2M/M2Q/M2P (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) S F_ B The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S F_ M2M 110 B 80 60 _3 M2Q U 80 _3 U _3 U 80 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 M2P Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.
12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
_0 _ _ _B Header) 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio S _ _S _ S _ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 9 Pin No.
S 15) F_U32_1/F_U32_2 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers) B_ F_ U The headers conform to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. F_USB30 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 10 20 11 Definition Pin No. VBUS G.
SB 0_ B U _ _ _ U _ B 3 F F_USB3 F 17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _ _ _B _ _ _ 11 1 12 2 S _ _0 Pin No. Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LAD0 VCC3 LAD1 No Pin LAD2 LCLK LAD3 GND LFRAME NC SERIRQ LRESET _ F _0 F S F_ 18) BAT (Battery) The battery provides B power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off.
19) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case. Pin No. 1 2 1 Noise Detection GND S U Noise Detection Cable Definition _ 1 B_ For more information on the noise detection function, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\System Information Viewer" Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the jumper cap; re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use.
21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept.
2-2 The Main Menu Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: T0d) System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to enter Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash.
B. Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to the Advanced Mode screen.
2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star sign if set as a "favorite.
2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
&& SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Global C-state Control Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
Advanced Memory Settings Memory Subtimings dd Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
CPU/VRM Settings This submenu allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, over-current protection level, and PWM phases.
2-5 Settings Platform Power && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state.
&& Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&& OnBoard LAN1 Controller (Intel® GbE LAN Chip, LAN) Enables or disables the Intel® GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && OnBoard LAN2 Controller (Aquantia 5GbE LAN Chip, 5GLAN) Enables or disables the Aquantia 5GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.
&& Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6.
Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On.
AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. PC Health && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.
Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
&& Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs.
2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value.
2-7 Boot && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
&& VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
&& User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Press on this item, type the password, and then press . You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of ≥2 Hard Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 10 2 4 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. B. C. D. Install hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to RAID (Figure 1). Then save the settings and restart your computer. (If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.
Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 3: On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on Array Management to enter the Create Array screen. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
Step 4: On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array and set them to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changes and press (Figure 5).Then return to the previous screen and set the Array Size, Array Size Unit, Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy. Figure 5 Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Array and press to begin.
After completing, you'll be brought back to the Array Management screen. Under Manage Array Properties you can see the new RAID volume and information on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Figure 7 Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select the array to be deleted on the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility\Array Management\Delete Array screen. Press on Delete Array to enter the Delete screen. Then set Confirm to Enabled and press on Yes (Figure 8).
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the Windows installation process.
B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 and RAID 10 arrays. To replace the old drive, make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make sure the Chipset and RAID drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disc.
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.
4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and click the Install icon to begin the installation. 4-3 Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disc. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter.
Chapter 5 5-1 Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of your computer.
Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to access Q-Flash. B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main screen of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS.
Step 2: The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: The system will restart after the update process is complete. Step 4: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup.
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3.
5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before you use Q-Flash Plus, follow the steps below in sequence: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system and it must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive into the Q-Flash Plus Port on the back panel. 4.
5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard (Note). Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disc. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGAB
5-2-1 AutoGreen AutoGreen (Note) is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving mode. Before using this app, you need to turn on Bluetooth on both your computer and smart phone/tablet device.
5-2-2 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The EasyTune Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The Smart Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance. After making changes, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.
5-2-3 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. The settings will take effect on next boot.
5-2-4 Game Boost This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. To revert the computer back to the state it was before, click Revert.
5-2-5 RGB Fusion This application allows you to enable or specify the lighting mode of the select device Windows environment. (Note 1) while in the The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion •• The icon on the top right corner: Allows you to return to the main menu. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices.
•• Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon for further settings. (Note) Select your desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen. Static The selected region LEDs emit a single color. Pulse The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Flash The selected region LEDs simultaneously flash on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern.
5-2-6 Smart Backup Smart Backup allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed. The Smart Backup main menu: Button Description Allows you to select the source and destination Settings partition Start Allows you to create a rescue drive Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery... image System Allows you to recover your system from the Recovery...
Recovering your system with Smart Backup: Steps: 1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the location where your backup is saved. 3. Use the time slider to select a time point. 4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore. 5. Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment.
5-2-7 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time. The System Information Viewer Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode.
5-2-8 USB TurboCharger GIGABYTE USB TurboCharger supports the quick charging technologies (Note 1) of Apple's and Android™ QC 3.0's smart phones/tablet devices. It allows you to quick-charge your device(s) connected to the front USB 3.2 Gen 1 type A port(s) with the required mode. The USB TurboCharger Interface Using USB TurboCharger The quick-charging performance of each connector may vary by the device used.
Chapter 6 6-1 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. The system will automatically install the audio driver from the Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.
B. Configuring the Headphone When you connect your headphone to the Line out jack on the back panel or front panel, make sure the default playback device is configured correctly. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Select Open Sound settings. Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel. Step 3: On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set as the default playback device.
6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Realtek Digital Output screen, select the sample rate and bit depth in the Default Format section.
6-1-4 DTS:X® Ultra Hear what you have been missing! DTS:X® Ultra technology is designed to enhance your gaming, movies, AR, and VR experiences on headphones and speakers. It delivers an advanced audio solution that renders sounds above, around, and close to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for Microsoft Spatial sound. Key features include: • Believable 3D audio DTS latest spatial audio rendering that delivers believable 3D audio over headphones and speakers.
B. Using DTS Sound Unbound Installing DTS Sound Unbound Step 1: Connect your headphones to the front panel line out jack and make sure your Internet connection works properly, Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Click on Spatial Sound and then select DTS Sound Unbound. Step 2: The system will connect to the Microsoft Store. When the DTS Sound Unbound application appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
6-2 Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on.
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Yes Isolate the short circuit. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely.
A When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? Yes No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Check if the keyboard is working properly. Yes No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail.
6-3 Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description 10 PEI Core is started. 11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. 15 Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. 19 Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. 31 Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization. 3B~3E PCH PEI initialization. 3F~4F Reserved. 60 DXE Core is started. 61 NVRAM initialization.
Code Description 92 PCI Bus initialization is started. 93 PCI Bus hot plug initialization. 94 PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. 95 Check PCI device requested resources. 96 Assign PCI device resources. 97 Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). 98 Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). 99 Super IO initialization. 9A USB initialization is started. 9B Issue reset during USB initialization process.
Code Description B4 USB device hot plug-in. B5 PCI device hot plug. B6 Clean-up of NVRAM. B7 Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description E0 S3 Resume is started (called from DXE IPL). E1 Fill boot script data for S3 resume. E2 Initializes VGA for S3 resume. E3 OS S3 wake vector call. Recovery Code Description F0 Recovery mode will be triggered due to invalid firmware volume detection. F1 Recovery mode will be triggered by user decision.
Code Description D2 PCH initialization error. D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. D6 No Console Output Devices are found. D7 No Console Input Devices are found. D8 It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option. DB Flash update is failed. DC Reset protocol is failed. DE~DF Reserved. E8 S3 resume is failed. E9 S3 Resume PPI is not found.
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Canada-Industry Canada (IC): This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
European Community Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only. Restrictions d'utilisation en France: Pour la France métropolitaine 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur 2.400 - 2.
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